This is the kind of day we had around here yesterday -- a bit on the chilly side, but bright and blue and sunny.
I started the day modestly enough, doing stuff around the house. But when I tried to run a load of laundry, the machine began making a weird noise, and then stopped working altogether. It would try to start the next step of its cycle, shut off after a moment, try again, shut off again. It did this for about two hours.
So I called our landlord, and unplugged the machine. I just left the wet laundry in it because I could not yet deal and took the dog to the heath.
I think she had a terrible time, don't you?
Finally, upon our return in mid-afternoon, I mustered enough resolve to load the wet clothes into a plastic bag and re-wash them at the laundromat. Someone's scheduled to come and look at the machine tomorrow morning.
Last night's screening in my '70s-movie-fest: "American Gigolo." Marginal!
Does "marginal" mean you wouldn't recommend American Gigolo?
ReplyDeleteWell, your day was marginally better than mine---cleaning up cat mess. I didn't care for American Gigolo either.
ReplyDeleteWhy not continue with a Travolta theme and watch Urban Cowboy?
ReplyDeleteDang appliances when they break down!
ReplyDeleteI never watched American Gigolo. I probably never will.
I am looking forward to welcoming Spring and getting out - or at least opening the windows. It really changes the mood. As you know.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you had some nice time outside. I wish that our spring would arrive here in New England, Maybe mid-week.
ReplyDeleteBroken machines are such a bore. I hope you get a prompt repair.
Nothing can ruin a perfectly good day like a broken appliance. However, I think Olga was making the best of it. I love seeing those blue skies!
ReplyDeleteWet laundry is so stinking heavy. I guess it's for the same reason that liquid groceries are so heavy (juice, milk, etc.). It's all the water in it. Aargh. That makes no sense, sorry.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bummer when appliances die on you and you're trying to use them.
ReplyDelete37P: The young Richard Gere is always nice to look at, but he's the best thing about it!
ReplyDeleteE: Sometimes I don't miss having a cat, I must say.
Lynne: You know, I've never seen that movie. Maybe I should try it? Dave's back now, though, and he would never want to watch that, so I have to wait until he goes out of town again!
Ms Moon: No great loss!
Gary: It does! I opened the windows yesterday for a short time and the house feels so much fresher.
Cheryl: Fingers crossed for a prompt and easy fix! You're definitely due for a weather change!
Sharon: It was a minor annoyance more than anything. I'm glad the landlord ultimately has to deal with it.
Jenny-O: It WAS heavy, but it wasn't a big load, fortunately.
Red: Like your microwave!
My MOTHER & I went to the theater to see Urban Cowboy. I was going to say that it was my first R rated movie, but apparently it was PG-13. Hmmm. I was 16 at the time, but maybe a little sheltered?
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